waive meaning and definition

WAIVE verb

Definition of waive (verb)

1. do without or cease to hold or adhere to
   • "We are dispensing with formalities"; "relinquish the old ideas"
   • synonyms: dispense with, forego, foreswear, forgo, relinquish
2. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
   • "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"
   • synonyms: forego, forfeit, forgo, give up, throw overboard
   • antonym: arrogate